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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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